November 24, 2020
Action: Closes all recreational crabbing.
Effective date: Immediately, until further notice.
Species affected: Crab
Location: Waters of Marine Area 2 between Point Chehalis (46 degrees 53.18) and the Queets River (47 degrees 31.70) and Marine Area 2-2
Reason for action: Test results from the Washington Department of Health show that crab tested in the area between the Point Chehalis and the Queets River are not safe for human consumption. Levels of domoic acid, detected through routine testing have exceeded the federally established action level.
Information contact: Region 6, 360-249-4628
Effective date: Immediately, until further notice.
Species affected: Crab
Location: Waters of Marine Area 2 between Point Chehalis (46 degrees 53.18) and the Queets River (47 degrees 31.70) and Marine Area 2-2
Reason for action: Test results from the Washington Department of Health show that crab tested in the area between the Point Chehalis and the Queets River are not safe for human consumption. Levels of domoic acid, detected through routine testing have exceeded the federally established action level.
Information contact: Region 6, 360-249-4628